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A Lady to Call 

A Comedy in One Act 



Based upon a Story by Madeline Poole 
with her kind permission 



By 
CARL Wo PIERCE 



BOSTON 

VV^ ALTER H. BAKER k CO- 

1918 



P5 353I 



A Lady to Call 



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CHARACTERS 



Ann Bray, a spinster. 27ie Boss. 

Eliza Bray, her sister; likewise a spinster. Bossed. 

The Lady, 'way up in society. 

Scene. The Bray sitting-room, a morning late in August. 
Plays Twenty Minutes. 

COSTUMES 

Ann. Dark house-dress, spectacles, hair done tightly. 
Eliza. House-dress, white apron. 

Lady. Mustard-colored suit, flowing veil, wrist-watch, much 
jewelry. Very "flashy " in appearance. 

PROPERTIES 

Ann. Newspaper, sewing-bag, scissors. 

Eliza. Knitting, tray with pitcher of lemonade, plate of cake, 
jar of marmalade. 

Lady. Large mesh-bag containing envelope with two tickets. 
Auto horn to be heard off stage. 




Copyright, 1918, by Walter H. Baker & Co. 

©CI.D 50042 

JUL 2d iSi8 



A Lady to Call 



SCENFl — An old-fashioned sitting-room. Entrances R. 
and L. Small stand back c. Table at back r. c. Ann, 
R., reading newspaper. Eliza, l., knitting. 

Ann. I do declare, Eliza, here's another picture in 
last night's paper of that Mrs. Pratt, who bought the old 
Bennett homestead. I think it's perfectly sickenin' to be 
in the public eye as much as she is. This is the third 
time within two months that I've seen her photograph in 
our little daily. That's more notice than any one who be- 
longs here ever gets. Even when Silas West was Senator 
he only had his in twice during the whole term. 

Eliza {gently). Oh, there you go again! But, Sis- 
ter, any one would naturally attract attention by doing 
what Mrs. Pratt has done with that old farmhouse. 
Just think — that old, tumble-down farmhouse turned into 
a — a palace ! 

Ann. And who wanted a palace in our quiet village? 
Every one was satisfied and contented with their homes 
before she got them upset with her Italian gardens and 
fountains and automobiles and greenhouses and — and art 
galleries. Next thing we know some of the farmers will 
be hirin' themselves butlers and buildin' castles. If all 
them things did the town any good, I wouldn't mind, but 
'tain't right for her to take one of the landmarks of the 
town and keep it to herself like that. 

Eliza. I don't see but she has a right to them as long 
as she pays for them. Look at the generous gift she 
made the library — that's of public benefit, isn't it? 



4 A LADY TO CALL 

Ann. Another chance to get her name in the paper, 
that's all. {Reads paper.) 

EnzA. Martha Wade met her at the church a few 
weeks ago, and says she is real nice and friendl}^ Per- 
haps if you knew her you wouldn't be so harsh in your 
judgment of her. I don't believe you realize it, Ann, but 
you've grumbled for a week steady about that woman, 
and you might as well stop. It won't do you any good. 
(Eliza knits; Ann continues to read. After a pause.) 
You'd like lots of pretty things money can buy if you 
could afford them, I guess. You shouldn't envy others. 
Sister, you know what the 

Ann {rising). I'm not envious. I don't like to see 
a person airin' his worldly goods before those who have 
less. It's just like sayin' right out " See how much I 
have, and how little you have." Why didn't she keep 
her city ideas in the city, and not upset the peaceful, 
happy countryside with 'em? {Looks around for sew- 
ing-hag.) Where's my sewin' gone? 

Eliza. I think you left it in the other room. Perhaps 
if you hadn't taken the off side, along with a few of the 
others, and had been a mite sociable, Mrs. Pratt would 
seem more like one of us. Last year you fell all over 
yourself to get acquainted whenever a stranger came to 
the church. I don't see why it should be different now. 
To tell you the truth, Ann, I think that you are a little 
bit jealous of Martha and those who got a head start in 
meeting Mrs. Pratt. 

Ann {staring at her a moment, then — ), I guess 
I left my bag in the kitchen. 

{Exit, L. Eliza goes r., picks up paper, and looks at 
picture.) 

Eliza. Poor Ann ! She's got the social bee in her 
bonnet as bad as any o' them city high flyers. She's just 
crazy to know Mrs. Pratt, for all she talks so much agin 
her. {Reads paper.) Here's some more about Mrs. 
Pratt's place. Huh, I should think old man Bennett 
would turn in his grave with his old place groaning under 
a name like " B — B — Buena Vista." Ann says she heered 
it's Spanish. Wonder what it means. 



A LADY TO CALL 5 

Enter Ann, l., with sewing-hag. 

Ann. I've found it. I spend half my time tryin' to 
locate this here thing. I think it just walks away from 
me. 

Eliza. It's my opinion your mem'ry's at fault. That's 
a sewing-bag, not a travelin' bag. Leastwise, it stays 
where / put it. 

Ann. Now don't make fun of me. I've seen you 
hunt all over the house for the cat, when you've already 
put her out for the night. 

(Ann sews; Eliza reads paper.) 

Eliza {laughingly) . Ann, get out your best bib and 
tucker, an' we'll go into society. Listen to this {read- 
ing) : *' To-morrow afternoon Mrs. Pratt, who has con- 
verted the old Bennett homestead into a magnificent 
estate, will throw her Italian gardens open to the inspec- 
tion of all who wish to visit them. She is especially 
desirous of meeting the ladies of the village. Tea will be 
served from 2 until 5." My ! my ! Who'd 'a' thunk it ! 
This is last night's paper, so that is this afternoon. 

Ann {severely). I wouldn't go for — for a farm 
down East. That woman's jest a-tryin' to make up to 
the whole town. We got along all right for several years 
before she came, and I guess we can manage to exist in 
the future just as well. — Now where in China are my 
scissors? 

Eliza. Maybe they went for a stroll with the bag. 

(Ann rises and looks around room.) 

Ann. There they are. {Goes up stage to table r. c. 
Glances out door r., then stands and stares in astonish- 
ment. Eliza reads paper.) Eliza! 

Eliza {dropping paper and rising quickly). Wh-what's 
the matter? 

Ann. Eliza, there's a woman comin' up our lane. 

Eliza {sitting down with relieved look). Pedlar? 

Ann. Pedlar nothin'. It's a lady dressed to kill. 

Eliza {going up stage indifferently and peering out)^ 



6 A LADY TO CALL 

Ain't that the back end of an automobile stickin' out from 
behind them trees? 

Ann. I see it. A yaller car; the color of her suit. 
{Hastily adjusts hairpins, apron, etc.) Slick up your 
hair, Eliza, and {excitedly) don't git so flustered. 

{Knock is heard r. Ann goes to door.) 

Lady {off stage). I wonder if I could trouble you 
for a drink of water? You see 

Ann. Certainly. Won't you come in and rest a min- 
ute? It's dreadfully hot to-day. 

Eliza {timidly). Yes, do. 

Enter Lady. 

Ann. Sit right down here and cool off. I think this 
is the hottest day of the summer. 

Lady. I should say it is ! Something went wrong 
with the auto, and Jim's gone back for help. It was so 
hot on that seat that I couldn't stand it another minute. 
I hope I'm no bother to you. 

Ann. Of course you're not. Eliza, go fix some 
lemonade. 

Eliza. Yes, I'll have it in an instant. [Exit, l. 

Ann {motioning Lady to chair l., sits r.). Sit down. 
Stranger here? 

Lady. Practically; I've only been here a little while. 
I went to the city after something this morning, and was 
on my way back when the car gave out. {Glances at 
wrist-watch.) I ought to be back there now. 

Ann. Y-es, y-es. 

Lady {affably). Of course you know who I am; you 
must have seen my picture in the papers. I've got to be 
there at two o'clock, for they can't start without me. 
And it'll take me some time to dress. 

Ann {much elated). Why, surely, I knew you right 
off. I was readin' about you in last night's paper when 
you knocked. You must be upset about bein' late. Are 
you plannin' on a big crowd? 

Lady. The more the merrier, I can give 'em all 
something to talk about. 



A LADY TO CALL 7 

(Crosses knees mann'ishly, much to Ann's conster- 
nation. ) 

Ann. Goin' to be here long? The summer's about 
gone. It'll be gettin' 'long toward cold weather pretty 
soon. 

Lady. That depends. The town isn't big enough to 
be worth while, but we'll see how this afternoon goes 
off. — Oh, I've left my hand-bag in the car. Pardon me 
a moment while I get it. I suppose it's safe enough, but 
I'd rather [Exit, r. 

Ann. At last! At last! At last !— Eliza ! Eliza, 
come here this minute! {Enter Eliza, l. Ann, ex- 
citedly.) Eliza, git out the ginger-snaps, cut the best 
pound cake, and bring up a jar of marmalade. And do 
hurr}^ w4th that lemonade. 

Eliza. Ann, why are you making so much to-do over 
a perfect stranger? Don't you know lemons are thirty- 
five cents a dozen? 

Ann. Use two dozen if you have to. But, hurry, 
hurry, hurry ! Eliza Bray, don't you know who that is ? 
It's Mrs. Pratt ! If she takes a fancy to us our fortune's 
made. Now do hurry. Some folks in town'll set up 
an' take notice, I guess. If we git intimate with her 
we'll keep her to ourselves. Nobody'll git an introduction 
from us, will they? 

Eliza. My, my, but you're changeable, Ann. 

Ann {sharply). Now you go and hurry with them 
victuals. {Exit Eliza, l. ) Now I guess that those — 
those cats will see that they aren't the only things in town 
that can hobnob with city folks. I've been unnoticed by 
them long enough, and it's hurt like everything. Eliza 
suspects it, but I've never told her. I've got my chance 
at last. I'll show 'em all something to be jealous of. 
I'll 

Enter Lady, r., szvinging large mesh-bag. 

Lady. I got it all right. 

Ann. Make yourself right at home. My sister'll be 
in presently. Your place looks fine, doesn't it? I was 
noticing it this morning when I was out. 



8 A LADY TO CALL 

Lady. Yes, it's quite a flash. You see it's a new 
outfit this year. 

Enter Eliza, l., with tray of food. Ann pulls stand 
dozvn c. and tray is placed on it. Lady sits r. 

Eliza. There ! I guess I've got everything. That'll 
be some relief from this awful weather. 

Lady (takes glass and cake; from time to time helps 
herself generously to cake and marmalade). Oh, you're 
the kindest things. Why, this is a feast in a desert. 

Ann. Of course these ain't like the victuals you're 
used to, and they ain't served up in great style. 

Lady. I just love this old-fashioned cooking. One 
does get tired of the Copley Plaza and the Claridge and 
such places, when one is constantly there. 

Eliza. Quite so, quite so. And I've heard tell that 
the variety of eatables they serve at one meal in the 
er— er^Costly Pleasure and sich like is fairly ruinous to 
the digestion, to say nothing about the pocketbook. 

Ann. Eliza, Eliza Bray! 

Eliza. I have a friend who stopped in New York 
over night on the way to her sister-in-law's husband's 
funeral, and she knows all about sich places. 

Ann. Eliza ! 

Lady. Yes, yes. It is such a relief not to have a 
waiter hovering at one's elbow every moment, and not 
to find half a dozen servants bowing and scraping at 
every turn. And the miserable little places one must put 
up with when in the smaller towns ! They are just the 
other extreme. Everything filthy and inconvenient ; and 
the service very awkward. Why, ladies, this is my idea 
of heaven on earth. I know you would agree with me, 
if you don't now, if you were away from this snug little 
nest almost the year round. This is the best way, after 
all, and believe me, I know ; I've tried 'em all from start 
to finish. 

Ann. It's suited Eliza an' me ever since we were 
born. We've lived here all our lives, in this very house. 

Lady (helping herself). My, but this marmalade is 
good. If Jim doesn't hurry up, the jar will be empty. 



A LADY TO CALL 9 

Ann. Help yourself, help yourself. We're most de- 
lighted to have you. 

Lady. Your existence is far different from the one 
I have led, I must say. I've always been flitting about 
here and there, ever since I can remember. South or 
West in winter, Europe this year, Alaska another, and 
one year even to Australia and India. But people in my 
position have to keep on and on at that sort of thing. 

Eliza. My stars, it must be wonderful to have the 
money to travel around like that. Ann, wouldn't it be 
funny to see it printed in the Record that " The Misses 
Bray have closed their home for the winter, and will go 
to — to — to Switzerland, and climb the Alps " ? 

Ann. Don't act so childish, Eliza. You're not a 
giddy sixteen-year-old. {To Lady.) How did you ever 
happen to come to our town ? It's such a small place that 
I shouldn't think it would have attracted you. 

Lady. Well, we rode through here last year, and I 
remarked that it might do to stop here some time. So 
this year here we are. And if every one is nearly so 
generous and hospitable as you ladies, I'm sure I will 
look forward to returning next summer. 

Eliza. It'll take a little time to get acquainted, but 
I know you'll like it. 

Ann. And you'll be sure to call on us next year, won't 
you? 

Lady. I most certainly shall. It will take a long time 
to forget your kindness. {Taking marmalade.) Oh, I 
must repeat, I don't know v/hen I've tasted anything so 
delicious as this marmalade. 

Ann. Help yourself. We've more down cellar. We 
always put up a lot, and we've more'n ever this year. 

{Auto horn heard off stage r.) 

Lady. Oh ! I'm afraid I'll have to be going. Jim's 
back. That's what that horn is. {Rises.) I don't know 
how to begin to thank you ladies for your kindness — I'd 
have been shrivelled to dust if I had had to stay out 
there in the blazing sun all this time. 

Ann. Don't mention it. We've been delighted to 
have you in. 



10 A LADY TO CALL 

Eliza. Indeed we have. I hope you can get around 
to see us again some time. 

Lady {starting for door). Once again, I want to 
thank you for your hospitahty. Oh, by the way, are you 
two going any place in particular this afternoon? 

Ann ) .^ ^7 \ i No — no, not at all. 

Eliza [ i^ og ether). ^ Just at home, as usual. 

Lady {opening hag). Then I'd like to have you come 
over and see me, if it's convenient for you. You've been 
so good. 

Ann. We'd admire to come, wouldn't we, Eliza? 

Lady {handing Ann envelope). Here, be sure and 
come, and I'll make it a point to see you, no matter how 
busy I am. Good-bye till then. [Exit, R. 

Ann I ^together).\ We'll be there. Good-bye. 

Eliza j ^ ^ I 1 hank you ever so much. 

Eliza {staring out door). There they go. Hand- 
some automobile, ain't it? What was that printed on 
the back of it? 

Ann (r. )• Her coat of arms, prob'ly. Likely enough 
it's on our invitation too. 

{Looks into envelope, then drops it zvith a surprised 
cry. ) 

Eliza (l.). Ann, whatever's the matter with you? 
{Looks in envelope, stares, then pulls out two tickets. 
Reads.) "Madame Zoretta, world famous snake- 
charmer: forty ferocious reptiles; trainer of Susy, the 
snake with an intellect. See Susy write her name. 
Greatest act in circusdom — With Bingle's Wild Animal 
Show." 

{Sisters stare at each other, then gaze at tray of food. 
Eliza slowly breaks into a smile. Ann frowns.) 

Ann. Eliza, Eliza Bray, clear out of here with that 
tray, and get to work. 



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GRANVILLE BARKER 



THE WINTER'S TALE 

By William Shakespeare 

An acting edition ivith a producer s preface by Gran'ville Barker 

With Costume Designs by Albert Rothenstein 
As produced by Lillah McCarthy at the Sa'voy Theatre^ London 

An admirable stage version of this play suitable for school performance, 
if desired, under simplified conditions as to scenery. Mr. Rothenstein's 
illustrations contain many helpful suggestions as to costuming. 
Price, 2J cents 

TWELFTH NIGHT 

By WilliaiJt Shakespeare 

An acting edition ivith a producer'' s preface by Gran-ville Barker 
With Illustrations and Costume Designs by Norman Wilkinson 
As produced at the Sa'voy Theatre, London, by Lillah McCarthy 

Uniform in appearance and style with the above and similarly helpful 
for performance by amateurs as well as by professional talent. 
Price, 2^ cents 

Mr. Barker's " producer's prefaces " are a trial step in the direction of 
providing less experienced actors and managers of the great plays with 
the results of an expert consideration of them from an acting standpoint. 
Like Miss Fo.gerty's admirable work in connection with the five plays 
listed elsewhere, they are designed not merely to answer the questions 
that must arise but to put the inexperienced producer into such a relation 
with the text that his own intelligence will be able to cope with his prob- 
lem without help or suggestion. One learns how a man like Mr. Barker 
approaches a play with the idea of staging it, and so how another may do 
the same thing. In this they will be seen to be truly and genuinely 
educational as well as merely helpful. 



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DIALOGUES AND ENTERTAINMENTS 

For Grammar Grades 
Thirteen new dialogues and nine entertainments for grammar grades. 
Including a few items for younger children. Written by an experienced 
teacher. Price, 2^ cents 

CONTENTS 



The Dollies' Fortune. For 3 little girls. 
A Gift to Santa Claus. For 3 little 

The Monomaniacs, r or 3 girls. 

A Wily Salesman. For i boy and 2 

girls. 
Escaped From the Zoo. For 3 boys 

and I girl. 
The Little Stars. For i larger and 2 

smaller girls. 
The S. I. M.'s. For 3 boys and 3 girls. 
Mrs. "Webster's Address. For i boy 

and 2 girls. 
Aunt Patience's Umbrella. For i boy 

and 3 girls. 
The Dog, the Cat, and the Rat. For 3 

little boys. 
The Aqua Marina Panacea. For 9 

large girls. 
The Three Jacks. For 3 boys. 
Answer— A Charade. For i boy and 

I girl. 



The World's Work. For 8 boys. 
Half an Hour With a Giant. Any 

number of boys, 
A CARNIVAL OF DATS. 

May Day, For 17 little girls. 
Memorial Day. For 6 boys and 12 

girls. 
The Fourth of July. For 15 joys 

and chorus. 
Christmas. For 11 boys and 8 girls, 
St. Valentine's Day. For 9 girls. 
A Dream of the Centuries. For 12 

boys and 6 girls. 
Mademoiselle's Christmas Gifts. For 

I boy and 8 girls. 
America's Birthday Party. For 9 girls. 
Tell-Tale— Charade. For 9 boys and 9 

girls. 
Buoyant — Charade. For 5 boys and 2 

girls. 
Dotage— Charade. For 5 boys and 6 
girls. 



DRILLS AND ENTERTAINMENTS FOR 
CHILDREN 

Thirteen pretty and picturesque entertainments, published complete 
with diagrams and music, and full instructions for proper production. 
Price, 2^ cents 

CONTENTS 



Juvenile Fantastics. For an equal 

number of girls and boys from six to 

nine years old. 
The Butterfly. P'or any number of 

primary pupils. 
The Soap Bubble Drill. For 16 girls. 
The Tennis Drill, For 16 girls. 
The Harvesters. For 8 boys and 8 girls. 
The Bread and Milk Drill. For 1-3 

children, boys and girls. 



A Billiken Frolic. For 8 boys. 

Teddy Bear and Johnny Bear. For 8 

small boys. 
•• Nid Nid Nodding." For any number 

of little children from three to six. 
The Workers. Vox 12 boys. 
A Pop-Corn Ball. For 8, 12 or 16 girls, 

twelve or thirteen years of age. 
Highland Echoes. For any even num- 
ber of boys. 
A Yard of Dandelions. For 11 little 
girls. 

The incidental music for " A Billiken Frolic" is published separately 

and can be supplied in sheet music form. 

Prire, JO rents 

BAKER'S TEMPERANCE DIALOGUES 

Humorous, Dramatic and Instructive 
Price, 23 cents 

CONTENTS 

A Drop Too Much. 4 males, 2 females. Seeing the Elephant. 5 males, 2 fe* 

A Little More Cider. 5 males, 3 fe- males. 

males Tht Tempter. 3 males, i female. 

The Man W^ith the Demi-John. 4 We e All Teetotallers. 4 males, 2 fe» 

males. ma iS. 



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